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HB5038 - SOS-MEETINGS-COURT OF CLAIMS
Terra Costa Howard
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the State Records Act, the Secretary of State Merit Employment Code, the State Library Act, the Illinois Literacy Act, the Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Act, the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, and the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act. Provides that an appointed Board, Foundation, or Council member who fails to attend in person 2 consecutive Board, Foundation, or Council meetings without an excused absence shall no longer serve as a member. Requires the Secretary of State to fill any vacancy by the appointment of a member for the unexpired term of the member in the same manner as in the making of original appointments. Requires the Boards to evenly divide its meetings between Chicago and Springfield unless good cause exists to meet in one location over the other. Provides that if no final action is required under the Open Meetings Act, a member may participate in the meeting by virtual presence. Amends the Court of Claims Act. Provides the court shall hold sessions at such places or remotely as it deems necessary to expedite the business of the court. Allows the court to adopt administrative rules to provide for remote participation and electronic filing in any proceeding and for the conduct of any business of the court. Allows the clerk of the court to administratively determine certain claims against the State if the claim possesses specified characteristics. Provides that one judge may decide on claims made with respect to lapsed appropriations or matters involving the award of emergency funds under the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Provides that all claims filed under the Crime Victims Compensation Act must be filed within 5 years (rather than one year) of the crime on which the claim is based. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Introduced
HB5047 - DFPR-AUTOMATIC NURSE LICENSURE
Terra Costa Howard, Jaime M. Andrade, Bob Morgan
Last updated 2 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that the privilege to practice as a license-pending practical nurse shall terminate once 6 months (rather than 3 months) have passed since the official date of passing the licensure exam as inscribed on the formal written notification indicating passage of the exam. Provides that the privilege to practice as a license-pending registered nurse shall terminate once 6 months (rather than 3 months) have passed since the official date of passing the licensure exam as inscribed on the formal written notification indicating passage of the exam. Provides that a licensed advanced practice registered nurse certified as a nurse midwife, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse practitioner who files with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation a notarized attestation of completion of at least 250 hours of continuing education or training in the advanced practice registered nurse's area of certification and at least 4,000 hours of clinical experience after first attaining national certification and thus having met the requirements to be granted full practice authority shall be granted the authority to practice as a full practice authority-pending advanced practice registered nurse under the supervision of a full practice advanced practice registered nurse or a physician for a period of 6 months. Defines "full practice authority-pending advanced practice registered nurse".
STATUS
Passed
HB1879 - CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Tony M. McCombie, Amy L. Grant, Blaine Wilhour
Last updated over 1 year ago
61 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0602 - CONGRATS-NCSL
Terra Costa Howard
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Congratulates the National Conference of State Legislatures on its upcoming 50th anniversary and commends the organization for its superb leadership and commitment to the legislative institution.
STATUS
Passed
HB5091 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
Terra Costa Howard
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Water Commission Act of 1985. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Introduced
HB5155 - NURSING PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS
Terra Costa Howard, Eva Dina Delgado
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Removes a measurement of program effectiveness based on a passage rate of all graduates over the 3 most recent calendar years without reference to first-time test takers. Sets forth provisions concerning how to measure a registered professional nurse education program's effectiveness based on the pass rates on a State-approved licensure examination. Provides that outliers may be removed when calculating State-approved licensure examination pass rates. Provides that a registered professional nurse education program is responsible for tracking outliers. Defines "outlier". Provides that a registered professional nurse education program is responsible for calculating the passage rate of the program's graduates. Provides that the registered professional nurse education program must submit a calculation of the passage rate of the program's graduates and supporting documentation to the Board of Nursing in an annual report due October 30 of every year. Provides that a registered professional nurse education program meeting one of the measurements of program effectiveness shall be deemed to be in good standing. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4875 - PUBLICITY ACT-USE OF AI
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Daniel Didech, Terra Costa Howard
Last updated about 2 months ago
44 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Right of Publicity Act. Grants additional enforcement rights and remedies to recording artists. Provides for the liability of any person who materially contributes to, induces, or otherwise facilitates a violation of a specified provision of the Act by another party after having reason to know that the other party is in violation. Defines "artificial intelligence" and "generative artificial intelligence". Changes the definition of "commercial purpose" and "identity".
STATUS
Passed
HB2565 - SALES TAX-REDUCED RATE-CONDOMS
Katie Stuart, Terra Costa Howard, Kelly M. Cassidy
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that internal (also known as female) and male condoms, incontinence products, diapers, and baby wipes shall be taxed by the State at a rate of 1% (currently, 6.25%). Provides that the net revenue from the 1% tax collected from the sale of those products shall be deposited into the State and Local Sales Tax Reform Fund. Amends the Use Tax, Service Occupation Tax, and Service Occupation Use Tax Acts to make conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4677 - CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
Anna Moeller, Theresa Mah, Yolonda Morris
Last updated 5 months ago
43 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal Act. Requires the Department on Aging, in consultation with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Veterans' Affairs, to be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal (Portal). Provides that the Portal shall serve as a centralized and trusted online platform offering a wide range of resources related to caregiving, including, but not limited to: (1) information on State and federal programs, benefits, and resources on caregiving, long-term care, and at-home care for Illinois residents who are 50 years of age or older; (2) educational materials, articles, and videos on caregiving best practices; and (3) accommodations for users with different language preferences, ensuring the information is accessible to diverse audiences. Sets forth additional resources and information that the Portal may feature, such as information on caregiving resources, home and community-based services that support family caregivers, nursing home care, services and programs offered by Area Agencies on Aging, relevant health care and financial assistance programs, and local support group opportunities for caregivers. Requires the Portal to be designed to be user-friendly and accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities and to include features such as search functionality, language accessibility, and compatibility with assistive technologies to ensure that a diverse range of caregivers can use it. Contains provisions concerning required outreach and promotional campaign efforts to raise awareness of the Portal, reporting requirements, and State and federal funding for the Portal. Requires the Portal to be implemented one year after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB5561 - WHISTLEBLOWER ACT
Marcus C. Evans, Theresa Mah, Curtis J. Tarver
Last updated about 2 months ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Whistleblower Act. Changes the definitions of "employer" and "employee". Defines "adverse employment action", "public body", "retaliatory action", and "supervisor". Provides that an employer may not take retaliatory action against an employee who discloses or threatens to disclose information about an activity, policy, or practice of the employer that the employee has a good faith belief that such activity, policy, or practice violates a State or federal law, rule, or regulation or poses a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. Includes additional relief, damages, and penalties for violation of the Act. Allows the Attorney General to initiate or intervene in a civil action to obtain appropriate relief if the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that any person or entity is engaged in a practice prohibited by the Act. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act apply to claims arising or complaints filed on or after January 1, 2025. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Illinois district HD-042
COMMITTEES
Illinois House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Terra Costa Howard is a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 12A. She assumed office in January 2019. Howard earned her B.A. in Political Science from Goucher College in 2003 and her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2009. Her professional experience includes working as an attorney.read less
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